Cowden, Illinois

Population 604

Cowden is located in Shelby County, IL. The population is 604, making Cowden the 6th largest city in Shelby County.

There are 1 public schools in Cowden with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Cowden is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cowden is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cowden property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cowden include Dry Point Township, Lakewood Township and Beecher City.

Cowden Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.1%

Crime Rate

71.97% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 174
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 694
  • Larceny Theft: 521

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Cowden
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

12 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 12

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Cowden, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Cowden's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Cowden, IL.

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $503
  • 1 Bedroom: $618
  • 2 Bedrooms: $735
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,044
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,227

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Environmental Hazards

12 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Cowden, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Cowden, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Cowden, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.27°
  • February 31.33°
  • March 44.25°
  • April 54.5°
  • May 63.78°
  • June 72.81°
  • July 74.83°
  • August 73.38°
  • September 66.62°
  • October 55.33°
  • November 44.02°
  • December 32.37°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cowden, IL

Earthquakes
Cowden, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cowden, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cowden, IL has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cowden, IL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cowden, IL: $32,083

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cowden is 3.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 66.04%
White Collar - 33.96%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • John Shimkus

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

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1 Fire Station view all

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  • No hospitals found in Cowden, IL

1 Library view all

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  • No retirement homes found in Cowden, IL
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